Colombia Excelso EP
Colombia
Description
Excelso is a grading term for exportable coffee from Colombia, not related to variety or cupping profile. Excelso coffee beans have a screen size of 15/16, versus Supremo beans which have a screen size of 17/18. Often Supremo and Excelso coffee beans are harvested from the same tree, but they are sorted by size.
EP (European Preparation), represents beans that are screen size 15+ and meticulously sorted and cleaned to ensure coffee is free from defects and impurities.
Bag Size | 70 Kg Bags |
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Grade | Excelso EP |
Farm/Cooperative | Various |
Location | EBL San Leandro |
Contract | P117512/1 |
Altitude | 1,200 – 1,800 M |
Processing | Washed |
Varietals | Caturra, Typica, Castillo, Bourbon, Colombia Hybrid |
Harvest | Main Harvest (Mitaca) April – June Fly Crop (Mitad del Ano) October – December |
Cupping Notes | Medium Acidity and Body, Lime, Milk Chocolate, Stone Fruit, Sweet and Balanced |
Region | Various |